Description
This is a 1753 KJV Holy Bible printed in London by Thomas Baskett. A historical volume produced by a King’s Printer with a multi-generational legacy. The text contains the Authorized King James Version, containing the Old and New Testaments. Also, the Book of Common Prayer, and the Whole Book of Psalms.
Family History:
Pattison 1759, Mary Rutland 1802, Wm Rutland 1804, Elisabeth Rutland 1769.
- John Baskett: Thomas’s father, John Baskett (c. 1664–1742), was a celebrated printer who famously produced the “Vinegar Bible” in 1717. Though known for its magnificent illustrations and beauty, this edition also contained numerous typographical errors, leading it to be nicknamed “A Baskett-full-of-errors”.
- Thomas Baskett: Upon his father’s death in 1742, Thomas Baskett and his brother Robert took over the family printing business. Thomas continued the tradition of printing high-quality Bibles and maintained the title of King’s Printer. Bibles printed by Thomas Baskett, including the 1753 edition, are known for their high quality.
Condition: Leather showing typical signs of wear (rubbing, a tear, small missing bits of leather). Both cover boards are attached. Text block also shows typical signs of wear (some light browning, a few loose pages, dog ears, few tears) but is clear and easy to read. Missing front fly pages and the pages proceeding Table III of the Book of Common Prayer, otherwise it appears to be complete. Sold as is.
